Shanika Williams
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Care
Punta Gorda
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured proper administration for clients.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and community outings.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Trained new aides on care procedures and best practices in home health support.
- Implemented safety measures to maintain a secure environment for clients.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
Caretaker
Little Debbie’s foster care group home
Punta Gorda
01.2018 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily activities for children in foster care environment.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to residents during challenging situations.
- Maintained a safe and clean living space for all residents.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote social interaction among children.
- Assisted in meal preparation and ensured nutritional needs were met.
- Documented resident behaviors and reported concerns to management regularly.
- Collaborated with social workers and families to support children's well-being.
- Trained new staff on care protocols and safety procedures effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility grounds by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
- Followed established safety procedures while performing all tasks related to caretaking duties.
- Provided assistance to disabled persons in accordance with their individual needs.
- Developed strong working relationships with tenants through courteous customer service practices.
- Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to health and safety standards in the workplace.
- Communicated with management about changes, maintenance needs and tenant issues.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival and directed them to their destination within the facility.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job assignments and progress updates throughout shifts.
- Assisted in setting up meeting rooms for events or conferences held at the facility.
- Opened and closed buildings daily by unlocking and locking doors and managing security system.
- Kept inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment, reordering as necessary.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Arizona global College
Arizona City, AZSkills
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Client transportation
- Safety procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Record keeping
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Team training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Schedule management
- Patient transport
- Medication organization
- Light housekeeping
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dementia support
- First aid and safety
- Bathing assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Exercise program support
- Dressing assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Psychological support
- Behavioral management
- ADL support
- Mobility support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Care
01.2026 - Current
Caretaker
Little Debbie’s foster care group home
01.2018 - 12.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Arizona global College